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- June 13, 2019 at 12:36 pm
Here’s a great video on melanoma patients still doing well years later! This will lift your spirits: https://melanomainternational.org/events-webinar/patient-experience-video/#.XQJCjlVKiM8 -
- April 11, 2019 at 12:18 pm
Here is another article you might want to check out by a doctor from Mayo clinic. https://melanomainternational.org/2018/12/newly-approved-therapies-stage-iii-melanoma/#.XK8wJjBKiM8
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- July 10, 2018 at 1:45 pm
The waiting is so hard! Did the radiologist give you any clues to the type of mass? Sounds more like a breast issue than melanoma. You can find more about others with this at: http://www.melanomaforum.org. It is a very supportive place.
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- April 22, 2019 at 9:08 pm
https://journals.lww.com/dermatologicsurgery/Citation/2018/04000/Commentary_on_Impact_of_National_Comprehensive.4.aspx Mitotic rate is important to decide whether a SLNB is done or not.
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- April 22, 2019 at 9:02 pm
Not true Ed. Mitotic rate is still a widely used item on the pathology report to decide whether the patient needs more careful attention. It is the rate at which the cells are dividing. But always the Breslow depth is first in the pathology to consider for further scrutiny.
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- July 24, 2018 at 5:41 pm
Here are some great answers to your questions about the biopsy: https://melanomainternational.org/melanoma-facts/biopsy-the-first-step/#.W1dka9VKiM8
Hope it helps. A plastic surgeon is a good idea for places that cosmetically sensitive
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- July 22, 2018 at 10:40 pm
Absolutely and steroids don't inhibit the immunotherapy action as once thought. I saw that on http://www.melanomaforum.org
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- July 18, 2018 at 4:08 pm
You should check out the stage IV forum at http://www.melanomaforum.org and the doctor's column on the site, you will get good advice that is scientifically proven.
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- July 14, 2018 at 4:01 pm
Hi, Ed is right that a biopsy is the best way to find out, but NOT a punch biopsy, they don't get proper margins. Either a deep shave or excisional biopsy is best. Read more here: https://melanomainternational.org/melanoma-facts/biopsy-the-first-step
Good luck to you!
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